February 24, 2026 A rural carrier assistant was seriously injured recently when they lost control of their Postal Service vehicle, which veered off the road and flipped several times. The employee was not wearing a seat belt and ended up pinned beneath the vehicle. The accident left them with a fractured jaw, ribs and pelvis, … Read more
February 10, 2026 USPS Workplace Safety Quick Reference Checklist (For Locals) USPS & APWU Workplace Safety Quick Reference Checklist (For Workers) USPS & APWU Workplace Safety Quick Reference Checklist PS Form 1767 Source: APWU
February 10, 2026 The Postal Service wants employees to take precautions to avoid frostbite, hypothermia and other winter health threats. Here’s what you should know: • Frostbite occurs when skin and the underlying tissue freeze after being exposed to extreme cold for long periods. The fingers, toes and feet are most affected, but other extremities … Read more
February 5, 2026 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Feb. 5, gives tips for how to properly lift items such as mail trays, parcels, equipment and supplies. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Postal Bulletin – … Read more
January 27, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees to follow safety protocols when they are using a ladder or a lift. Recently, a maintenance employee saw an errant strap tangled on an elevated tray line. She climbed a ladder and attempted to free the strap but lost her balance, fell and suffered a head … Read more
January 26, 2026 The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for the 2026 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award until Thursday, April 30. The award recognizes USPS drivers who have driven for 15 years or 100,000 miles without a preventable collision. Nominees must be full-time drivers whose primary responsibility is to operate … Read more
January 22, 2026 A computer error caused a FECA benefits recipient to receive more than $18,000 through no fault of his. But his failure to turn in financial information meant that he couldn’t escape paying it back. Case K.C. and U.S. Postal Service, No. 24-0459 (ECAB 12/04/25) What Happened A mail carrier filed an occupational … Read more
January 23, 2026 With heavy snow in the forecast, The United States Postal Service is working to raise public awareness on the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so carriers can provide safe mail delivery. Any amount of snow can cause a dangerous situation for mail carriers … Read more
